BETRIEBSHANDBUCH - Nova Paragliding

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Spin (or negative spin):
During a spin the canopy turns relatively fast around the centre section of the
canopy while the inner wing flies backwards (hence the term negative).
There are two usual reasons for an unintentional spin:
- one brake line is being pulled down too far and too fast (e.g. when inducing a
spiral dive)
- when flying at low speed one side is being braked too hard (e.g. when
thermalling).
To recover from an unintentional spin, the pulled down brake line should be immediately
released as soon as a spin is suspected. The canopy will accelerate and
return to its normal straight and stable flying position, without losing too much
height.
In case the spin is allowed to develop for some time, the NOVA AERON surges far
forward on one side and a dynamic asymmetric collapse or a line over can occur.
If so, brake gently to stop canopy surging and correct any collapse: See ”collapses”.
Too tight cross bracing increases the probability of a spin with most paragliders!
NEVER DO AN INTENTIONAL SPIN OVER LAND OR IF YOU DON’T HAVE
SUFFICIENT EXPERIENCE!
Wingover:
To induce a wingover the pilot flies consecutive alternating turns to gradually
steepen the angle of bank.
During wingovers with high bank angle, the outside wing begins to unload. Further
increase of the angle of bank must be avoided, for a possible resulting collapse
may be quite dynamic!
WARNING:
FULLSTALL, SPIN AND WINGOVER (OVER 90 DEGREE ANGLE OF BANK)
ARE ILLEGAL AEROBATIC MANOEUVRES AND MAY NOT BE PERFORMED
DURING NORMAL FLYING.
INCORRECT RECOVERY PROCEDURES OR OVERREACTING OF THE PI-
LOT MAY HAVE DANGEROUS CONSEQUENCES WITH ANY TYPE OF
PARAGLIDER!